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Litigation

Oct. 13, 2011

Judge sets bellwether trials over Toyota opposition

Plaintiffs' lawyers steering the litigation against Toyota Motor Corp. over alleged unintended acceleration defects scored two victories at a hearing Tuesday that set the framework for the first federal bellwether trials.


By Gabe Friedman


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SANTA ANA - Plaintiffs' lawyers steering the litigation against Toyota Motor Corp. over alleged unintended acceleration defects scored two victories at a hearing Tuesday that set the framework for the first federal bellwether trials.


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